FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 26, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Bay Area Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Victoria Christie upon arrival in San
Francisco, California, on Friday, June 27, 2003. In July, Christie will travel
to the Pacific Island Kingdom of Tonga to begin her two-year service as a Peace
Corps volunteer.
Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA
Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their
neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the
country, like Christie, who are answering the call to volunteer service.
Inspired by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, Christie has always wanted to
volunteer abroad and serve as Peace Corps volunteer. However, with two young
children at home and family responsibilities, Christie was unable to make such a
commitment. After hearing President Bush’s call to service last year, Christie
decided to pursue her dream of volunteering abroad. Applying her past experience
as an entrepreneur, Christie will travel to the Kingdom of Tonga next month to
work as a Peace Corps business volunteer, teaching basic skills in business
development and helping individuals pursue economic opportunities.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to
foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA
Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to
volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to
protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion
around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own
neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by
calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
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